recognizers
|rec-og-niz-ers|
B2
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/ˈrekəɡˌnaɪzərz/
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/ˈrekəɡˌnaɪzəz/
(recognizer)
identification device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recognizer' originates from the Latin word 'recognoscere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'cognoscere' meant 'to know.'
Historical Evolution
'recognoscere' transformed into the Old French word 'reconoistre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recognize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to know again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to identify or acknowledge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
devices or systems that identify or acknowledge something or someone.
Facial recognizers are used in security systems.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 18:44